Omer Adam - I thank you | Reaction

[@ygross18]

Unlike the other singers you've watched, Omer is not an Orthodox jew. He does have a policy of not performing on Shabbos, but generally lives a secular Israeli lifestyle. Many Orthodox Jews won't listen to his music because he sings about themes that they don't approve of (love songs, drugs and partying etc.). This song though is very religious in theme and became popular even in the Orthodox world

[@vespasw]

We should remember where people are isn’t where they were or where they are going.

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

I still heard his songs in the cars of some people who gave me rides in Lakewood.

[@yarik14]

Orthodox = a branch of Judaism. He is an Orthodox Jew. The word you're looking for is religious. There are three branches which are Orthodox Judaism - the largest and the oldest, then the Conservative Judaism which came about a lot later and the newest one is Reformic Judaism - the second largest branch, mainly in the US. There are also different levels of practicing, a person who is only Jewish by ethnicity who doesn't believe in God can be atheist, a one who does is secular, then someone who eats kosher for example is traditional, then someone who keeps Shabbat is religious and someone who wears a black suit is ultra religious.

[@nechemiamandelbaum9928]

No one must keep shabbat easy only kosher and wear tefillin regularly to be religious I don't know if Omer meets those standards but that's the criteria ask anyone

[@בתאלגהלי]

This song is about how he thinks God about everything he has about his family, even his own clothes that he is wearing, and there is a part there where they sing part of the “sidor” when we bless god before we eat our food , it’s VERY emotional song For the jews

[@ML-dt8ti]

Finally!! Was waiting for this vid! Although he doesn't hit such high notes here he can hit crazy notes. He's singing about thanking God for everything we have. This is in yarkon park the biggest park in Israel with about 60000 people in attendance. When a artist performs there is means they made it.

[@PortuguesePai]

Holy smokes.....60K people o_O.....that's banana's.

[@user-yv2nd5kb5y]

@@PortuguesePai waiting for Shlomi Shabat Aba 😅

[@freespeech100]

To all my fellow Orthodox Jews, this is where it's useful to pause and perhaps channel Rav Levi Yitzchak, looking for the best in everyone. Where else do you have non-Orthodox pop stars paraphrasing Modeh Ani ("I thank You", the first prayer which we say to G-d when we wake up in the morning), sincerely thanking HaShem (BtW he shuckles too, clearly indicating that this is his form of davening), with a crowd enjoying that sentiment and singing along. Then moving along to Kiddush. This song is clearly not intended for a chareidi crowd (women's choir, etc) ---- but all of us should recognize the good in this.

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

Interesting.

[@GeneralKenoobi]

ה'הוא האלוקים!! אם ישראל חי!

[@nechemiamandelbaum9928]

I don't think anyone doesn't appreciate this what's important is the flipside which is hard to say that this does not in any way give a stamp of approval to any of his other songs or him using God's name in the song or women singing

[@freespeech100]

@nechemiamandelbaum4485 Wow. You should tell Rav Levi Yiyzchok. Pardon me for sounding harsh, but this is exactly what the kateigar says about all of us when we are standing in din " Don't focus on his or her good Aspects because that would be giving a stamp of approval to her or his bad parts". That is exactly what midas hadin is. How about when he sings shir hamaalot (using his pronunciation) meemaamakim korateecha for soldiers before they go to risk their lives to protect us? Does approving that aspect also give a stamp of approval to anything he does that is not in accordance with halacha? I know your intention was positive, but in our dor especially, It seems that withholding praise because you view it as a complete stamp of approval is the path to sinas chinam.

[@rochellengel3444]

The part where you went back as the choir sang " Yom Hashishi" is the blessing we say on Friday night when we make the blessing on wine at our Sabbath meal

[@Didisayhi]

Translation I offer my thanks to you, every morning For having returned me my soul1 I offer my thanks to you for the clothes You have laid on my body To keep me from the cold, you protect me I offer my thanks to you, every morning For the light, for the fact that I am alive I thank you for the bread You have put on my table So I won't know hunger, and so I wo't feel pain I offer my thanks to you for my countless smiles For my talents and for all my songs All of my songs are Idedicted to you Know, know that I thank you I will cry for you, your glorious name, I will call for you ya2 For you my life for you my thanks I will call for you ya, I will call for you ya I offer my thanks to you, every morning For the strength, for my father and for my mother I offer my thanks to you, for the rain you poured on my fields To care for my loved ones, you gave me my life

[@levykatzman842]

One of my favorites! He's an Israeli super star, not necessarily religious, but the religious community listens to him because of the themes he sings about.

[@NIF18]

Bit of a blanket statement - SOME of the religious community listens to him because of his messages and his content. But when he's a guy who has women choirs, that becomes a problem....

[@violetcarney3462]

@@NIF18 agreed!

[@shira613]

@@NIF18 Also, they only listen to certain songs because of the topics, etc. I'd say, if anything, they'd listen to like two songs of his.

[@jacobfelix4260]

Omer Adam is one of the biggest superstars in Israel. Everyone knows him. This happens not to be his best performance. The first song, "Modeh Ani," is an expression of gratitude to God; the second, "Yom Hashishi," is about the Sabbath. I know you're not gonna rewatch the same song for the channel, but I'll still link a much more powerful live rendition of the song Modeh Ani here (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rITGhmacr6yAhNU). Again, I absolutely love your channel! As an Orthodox Jew, I'm so impressed that you can recognize the depth in Jewish music even though you don't understand the words. Keep up the great work!

[@jeepers17]

I was going to link to the Moshe Peretz duet of this song as well. They're both incredible.

[@rakyachad9490]

Yes. He is young and was discovered on the Israeli equivalent of 'American Idol' years back when he was very young. Too young to participate 😉 over the years he became one of the most successful modern 'middle eastern pop' singers in Israel. Usually his songs are not very profound:) but always musicaly enjoyable. The difference from most of the music you watched is that most of it represented the more 'ashkhenzi' traditions of music and Omer represents more of the style of music that is 'sefardic' or 'mizrachi'. Meaning having its roots originally in Middle Eastern, North Africa countries and culture and so on. In Israel today this is the most contemporary music enjoyed by the young. Pop with Middle Eastern ellements and style.

[@S.E648]

You reviewed already one of his songs, this one is more traditional I'm sure you will love it. Lipa schmeltzer kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmm5oIOsaat3m68

[@isabell5739]

u are so smart i like your review a lot, love from Israel 💟

[@sharonreichter2537]

Stunning performance.

[@reuvenrowner8760]

Thanks for another great video! Great reactions and observations as always! Omer Adam is very much as Israeli singer, and he is fairly new. As you can see, he is much less religious than many of the other singers you have reviewed (no head covering, women in his choir, etc). The song is thanking G-d for his life and the good He has provided him. In Judaism, we believe that the soul leaves the body every night when we sleep, and G-d returns our soul to us every morning when we wake up. We thank Him every morning for returning our souls, and the words to that prayer are the first few words to this song. I agree with others who say this was not his best performance, but still very good! Ps - "Park" just means park. like you said. Would love to see your reaction to Moshe Tischler! He is an incredibly talented vocalist! I would recommend his slower songs over his faster ones which don't show his vocal ability as well. Here is a more recent video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJXNmWClbsSCpK8 Here is one from a few years ago when he was younger - kzbin.info/www/bejne/imLQn2VjppelgKM

[@aboredbochur]

Omer performs in America as well! You can definitely watch him live yourself.

[@NIF18]

The orchestra is submerged because he's got audience behind him too :) its a 360* seating venue

[@zachdzikansky5090]

He is one of the most popular singers at Israel

[@rebeccab2280]

I think the choir behind him are Ethiopian Jews. (Many of them were rescued from Ethiopia and brought to Israel in Operation Solomon).

[@IsraelBrooks]

"Omer Adam" is the most advertised and most successful Israeli singer in Israel for 15 years (now he has retired) the performance is at "Yarkon Park" in Tel Aviv, Live Park is a different place... his target audience is all young and old explorers... there is Here are 2 songs connected together... the first song is about "Hodia", and the second song is about "Shabbat"

[@elyschwartz78]

He just released a full new album

[@shlolevtheboss]

Omer Adam is definitely the most popular Israeli pop singer

[@Israelite1129]

I don't consider him a pop star... he's successful for sure but his genre is definitely not pop.

[@ha3105]

The choir that sing with Omar Adam in the song is a band from the community of Hebrew Africans in Dimona ( city in israel). These are people from the United States who came to Israel and combine Christian and Jewish elements in their tradition. Their origin is from Shigako.

[@noam64456]

That's beautiful. What a disgrace to Modeh Ani and Yom Hashishi.

[@davidg1060]

I love this guy

[@rochellengel3444]

He is singing the first prayer that we say when we wake. Model Ani- we praise G-d for all the basic gifts He gives us each day .

[@s.m.e.139]

Mode* ;)

[@avrahamgoldberg9731]

He's singing an adapted version of modeh ani. The concept is basically the same though.

[@MARTINSTERN]

Park hayarkon is a massive park. concerts usually have around 50,000 people there

[@d.s.1]

It's funny how you keep saying "I'm sorry for pausing", I believe most people here already heard these songs, they are here for your pausing and commentary.

[@PortuguesePai]

Appreciate that sentiment D.S. I figured most people understand that during a reaction video, I'll be having to pause & React However.....there are still comments saying "stop pausing" or "you're ruining the experience of the video"....which to them I've simply suggested they click the original Version in the Description...but I suppose it's now a subconscious thing I'm doing 😅

[@johndeerfield5013]

@@PortuguesePai you are right and keep it original don't let anybody confuse you by any comment keep it original and positive thank you so much

[@avrahamgoldberg9731]

The term, "modeh", has been translated in english as "thank you", but the word doesn't fully translate well into english. It's a more extreme form of "thank you".

[@NIF18]

A hundred percent!! Put down the flipping phones!!

[@johndeerfield5013]

Well I like the point that you bringing out about not recording while enjoying it that's a great point

[@Liz-zl6il]

One of the biggest parks in Israel and he is one of the absolute BIGGEST artists in Israel, the lack of view on a live show isn't that uncommon and also lack of likes because people just listen and don't think to like.

[@levykatzman842]

Another note, it's probably futile to compare Portugese with Hebrew words. They're a total different family of languages, only in like academic Hebrew, would you have words that come from Latin and thus have a familiar sound to Portugese.

[@jacobstroh1555]

Another amazing Vid!!! Love ur reactions!!! I think a popular song people will enjoy a reaction to is "Dry tears" by Yossi Rodal !!!

[@neurobits]

Sure, his voice isn’t divine, but humanly kind of. Unique.

[@osi1308]

It’s a thank you preying ❤

[@mjohn5921]

Yarkon park is an urban park in Tel aviv,Israel. It is about the size of central park in new york. Concerts of up to 120k people are held inside the park. Having concerts in parks is pretty standard in europe and in israel as well. As to your question if he is a new singer.. He relatively is. And yes most of his fans are young. How come a new singer is singing a fairly religious song? It's because unlike almost anywhere on earth, in israel the younger generation is way more religious than the the older ones. For sure more religious than the generation that established the modern country of israel.

[@elits02]

Halev sheli LIVE Ishay ribo and omer adam Please

[@yakoko2012]

I thank you God for bringing back my soul to my body... A pray that jews saying first thing after waking up every morning....

[@henrysand3900]

you're almost up to 3000 subscription s...wow! good for you.😀

[@Davidilow]

Why did u stop to make reacts on Jewish songs? I loved it!! Pls come back

[@Daniela-oh7mt]

More Omer Adam please 🙏🏼 ❤

[@Wolf-Eyes]

Yes, he sings beautifully!

[@Meow-ks3dj]

😂😂😂 U toook away the pillow

[@candyhiro2078]

😂😂😂😂😂 I noticed too. I hope I didn't insult him 😅

[@PortuguesePai]

Hahaha, you guy's are Awesome for noticing that. No, not offended/insulted at all, just figured less of a Distraction if people didn't see "cat ears" coming out my head 😂

[@sbelinsky7958]

Haha! It did always look like cat ears 😂

[@SW-shorts]

Who made Adam is one of my favorite Israeli singers I think you should check out this song from him ‎פרצופים

[@SW-shorts]

Omar Adam is one of my favorite Israeli singers I think you should definitely check out this song from him ‎פרצופים

[@rinagang]

i read the comments and they all explained pretty much everything - however one important addition. Omer Adam is a Jew from Mizrachi decent (on his fathers side)-. the Jewish world is divided between Ashkenazi (those from Eeastern Europe, Western Europe ) Sphardic Jews - those descending from Spain, (and yes - portugal.... ) and Mizrachi - the middle eastern countries, North Africa, yemen, Iraq, Persia Afghanistan, etc....). the customs are extremely different from each other. Many Sephardic and Mizrachi Jews do not wear Yalmukas in public and often only wear them in synagogue, while eating and when praying. According to Omer Adams website - His father Yaniv Adam is of Mountain Jewish (Kavkazi Jewish - kurdish) descent, whereas his mother is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Omer adam himself does not wear a kippah. (Yalmuka) and his songs are all types - not religious at all. But he often states that he prays every morning and puts on Tfillin daily -( the leather straps men wear while praying.) He considers himself a very traditional jew. In general - the sephardic / mizrachi community - is often religiously practicing but more Open. Here is a link to a more in depth explanation about the different kinds of Jews www.myjewishlearning.com/article/sephardic-ashkenazic-mizrahi-jews-jewish-ethnic-diversity/ Eli shimon posted the translation for this song - read it - its a very religiously inspired text - everyone in Israel knows this song- and LOVES it. Omer Adam is a great performer - I was recently at a concert of his in Yarkon park ( in Tel Aviv) with 60,000 people - Crazy and fun (but expensive) !!!! Again Thank you.

[@sheerayb]

Tfillin are called Phylacteries in English, maybe he's heard of those.

[@ShaiHReef]

Mountain in Hebrew is הר (Har) 😉 Hebrew is a Semitic language so we have more in common with Arabic and Aramaic than English, French, Portuguese and other Latin influenced languages.

[@tzvizzleclippers3179]

You are awesome. Anxiously await your next video. Would love to see you mix in some good reviews. Maybe try some kosher classics like matzah ball soup, brisket, potatoes latkes. Would be amazing to watch. Also give levi Robin a try, amazing voice. He opens for matisyahu. Can you tell us about you? Where do you live ?

[@PortuguesePai]

Haha, at first I was confused cause you wrote "good reviews"....and I was wondering what I was doing wrong 🤣...but now I know you meant Food* reviews 😂. That's definitely a great idea!

[@mendelallouche7847]

Listen to more of Omer Adam

[@EliezerGraber]

You should really check out Yosi Piamenta; he was dubbed (much to his chagrin) the "Hasidic Hendrix" by The Village Voice for his virtuosic guitar playing. He was on the Jewish music scene for 40+ years until his passing a few years ago. Here he plays with his brother (the flutist) and his son (vocals) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5qQnqCNjd2pp9U

[@rkipperman]

Not a good choice of song to show how he played. This one is better kzbin.info/www/bejne/poatY2eeaNKbb6c

[@EliezerGraber]

@@rkipperman I agree that the video you linked is more soulful, but the technical aspect is lacking a bit (not surprising considering he was quite sick at the time and this was a few months before his passing)

[@ydubin]

Grabes!

[@EliezerGraber]

@@ydubin Dubes!

[@violetcarney3462]

I agree with you regarding no videoing!!!

[@Hamaadan]

He didn't say "mountain" In Hebrew, the 'tay' suffix is first person possessive of a plural noun, meaning 'my...' I think there word you were referring to was 'kishlonotay,' which means 'my failures/weaknesses'

[@avigdorf]

Stop apologizing about the pause. If we wanted to watch the unpaused version we would watcl the original. We are here to watch you commentary. Which can't be done without pausing.

[@broweiss6486]

I thing you should make more reactions to omer adam the song shnei mashugaim live is crazy make sure you take the good one

[@michellemoraz89]

About montin 😂 he said al kol kishlonotay it means on all of my faliures

[@erezeitan3932]

Super star

[@avigdorf]

Park is a park these are names of different parks in Israel.

[@linoymeir8449]

Love your reaction!! You need to try Eden Hason,Raviv Kaner and Mergui but if you want girls singers there’re also good ones like Shiri Mimon

[@shira613]

None of these singers you listed are religious. Just noting if you want to stick to the Jewish music theme.

[@eliezerfreund3366]

His fan base is definitely mainly younger

[@JoshuaSchneider-ii5ig]

Pai we should get Motty Steinmetz and Omer Adam together for a duet

[@marktherover]

It’s song of thanks to god

[@jewcanboy]

Do Yosef Gestetner the new singer!

[@ybm594]

Please can you do nitzacht iti hakol- ishay ribo🙏🏼

[@aaw-mi2qy]

Most of his other songs are typical pop “love” songs

[@mendyneiman7107]

You have to try the song from (just copy this few Jewish words) חנן בן ארי ‏אני אלוף העולם

[@nevergiveup6841]

Check out Omar Adam and static &ben el

[@sis....]

please react to a cover of this song sang by "מודה אני - צמד ילד" and to "Yeshiva boys choir - Adir"

[@yechiellevine712]

He is from one of the biggest singers in Israel and isn’t an Orthodox Jew but he wouldn’t perform on the sabbath

[@Didisayhi]

Check out Knox hill reactions. He is amazing!

[@PortuguesePai]

I've seen some of his stuff before. But he usually does raps/rappers no?

[@Didisayhi]

@@PortuguesePai ya he does rap but I’m referring to his style of reaction! He does and amazing job and You too do it very authentic and i really enjoy them.

[@nicolealleljouany2699]

Omer Adam c,est une priere de rmerciment a ASHEM (LE NOM)pour les bienfaits et pour les epreuves que Dieu lui a envoiye.la langue chantee est l,hebreu. poignant tous se sentent concernes.La chorale se sont les juif de Dimona

[@MeirLichtenstadter]

CHECK OUT "STATIC IN BEN EL" THAY ARE AMAZING!!!

[@maorhadad125]

I really like watching your videos, watching you decipher the meaning piece by piece. And thank you for that. I recommend you watch the duet of Omer Adam and Tuna, at this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXqyoouVr7-Unbs. That's over 17 million views

[@bogist22]

Hi bro, word of advice..stop cutting the song to much

[@אריהטל-ת2ז]

Its not jawish music, its israeli music. secular not traditional

[@sheerayb]

It's actually more traditional than standard Israeli music, certainly today's pop. He's building off the prayer of "Modeh Ani" to give thanks to G-d for all the things in his life, good and bad.

[@einavnav572]

זה מאוד יהודי השיר, זו תפילה ביהדות "מודה אני ".

[@marktherover]

Watch Eden Hason

[@rinagang]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l32lkn2eopJgmas. this is the original Omer Adam clip of Modeh Ani with Moshe Peretz. I think you should review this one - even though its the same song - it would be fun to see your reaction to this - knowing that you heard the song once before

[@DeeSaf1]

I might be reading too much into this, but towards the beginning when the platform rises, he begins to shuckle back and forth, which is a common act during silent prayers. Spiritual moment?

[@S.E648]

You reviewed already one of his songs, this one is more traditional I'm sure you will love it. Lipa schmeltzer kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmm5oIOsaat3m68

[@ashersternbuch1852]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpStkJaOnseSirc Can you do this video? Its omer adam with Yishai ribo. Really good vocals, and gorgeous song

[@LiadMalone]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeh_Ani Modeh Ani